Chapter 233 The War Is Not Over

The sterile scent of antiseptic clung to the air as the double doors of the operating room swung open. Genevieve stood abruptly, her heart pounding in her chest. Dr. Langston, a seasoned surgeon with silver-streaked hair and weary eyes, approached her with a solemn expression. “Miss Hartley,” he began, his voice measured, “Silas made it through the surgery, but his condition remains critical. The bullet caused significant internal damage. We managed to stabilize him, but the next 48 hours are crucial.”